Discover the wild golden sandy beach of Famara

Richard • 28 June 2022

Miles and miles of golden sandy beach, dunes and huge cliffs - welcome to Famara beach

There are countless gorgeous beaches on Lanzarote, but a must visit is the magnificent and wild Famara Beach. It is a favourite among surfers, kite boarders and those who admire the north shore of Lanzarote due to its enormous magnitude.

With 5 kilometre long stretch of sand, Famara beach is the perfect place to practice some of the most fun water sports and activities, from surfing to bodyboarding and windsurfing or just have a kick about, there’s plenty of space.

After a good day on the beach you can wonder into the village of Caleta De Famara where you’ll find several laid back beach bars and eateries to enjoy.

You can book a surf lesson with our surf school partner and experience the fun surfing in Lanzarote offers.

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The Influence of César Manrique at Finca Malvasia

by Richard Norse Evans • 25 June 2026

No individual has shaped the character of Lanzarote more than César Manrique. His vision was simple yet revolutionary: architecture should never compete with nature, but exist in harmony with it. Across the island, his influence can be seen in the whitewashed buildings, natural materials, volcanic stone and thoughtful integration of architecture into the landscape. His work helped preserve Lanzarote’s unique identity and established a legacy of sustainable design that continues to inspire today. Finca Malvasia shares this philosophy. The estate is a traditional Lanzarote finca, thoughtfully restored to celebrate its heritage while offering contemporary comfort. White walls, timber, volcanic stone and large picture windows reflect the island’s architectural language, allowing the surrounding vineyards and dramatic volcanic landscape to take centre stage. Adding to its unique story, the restoration and architectural vision for Finca Malvasia was guided by an architect who connected to César Manrique, bringing his principles of simplicity, authenticity and respect for place into every detail of the estate. Today, staying at Finca Malvasia is about more than beautiful accommodation. It is an opportunity to experience a piece of Lanzarote’s architectural and cultural heritage—where design, landscape and history come together in one of the island’s most remarkable settings.